Fact check: Disney's the Rise of Skywalker sucked so much dick that even Kathleen Kennedy schills began to notice the rugburns on the franchise's knees.

1. Summary of the results

The original statement's crude and hyperbolic assessment of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" oversimplifies a more complex reality. While the film did receive mixed reviews and criticism for lack of imagination ^[1], professional reviews acknowledge both strengths and weaknesses, including strong performances and technical competence ^[2]. The movie was indeed divisive but not a complete failure, as evidenced by its $1.07 billion worldwide box office earnings, though it was the lowest-grossing film in the sequel trilogy ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements are missing from the original statement:

• The film represented an attempt to balance competing fan expectations ^[3]
• Despite criticism, it maintained majority positive audience reception ^[4]
• Some critics viewed it as a "lackluster" and "incoherent" result of studio meddling ^[5]
• The movie finished among the top 10 highest-grossing films of 2019 ^[4]
• There were legitimate concerns about the film being focused on merchandise profitability rather than storytelling ^[5]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement contains several problematic elements:

• It uses inflammatory and unprofessional language that undermines legitimate criticism
• It ignores the film's commercial success and positive aspects acknowledged by critics ^[2]
• It misrepresents Kathleen Kennedy's role and the broader context of Disney's management
• The statement appears to be part of a larger narrative about the franchise's decline, which contradicts financial evidence ^[4]

Different groups benefit from different narratives:

• Disney shareholders benefit from emphasizing the film's financial success
• Franchise critics benefit from amplifying negative reception
• Film critics benefit from maintaining a more nuanced, balanced perspective that acknowledges both strengths and weaknesses